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We can see the large boats of the 1930s, the 'Teal' and the 'Swan', each taking the name of one of the Victorian steamers, in this post-World War II scene by Bowness pier.

In this post-Second World War scene by Bowness pier, we can see the large boats of the 1930s, the 'Teal' and the 'Swan', each taking the name of one of the Victorian steamers.

These elevators were installed at a number of busy locks to cope with the vast numbers of small leisure boats spawned by the boating craze these views capture.

A pair of loaded working boats on the Aylesbury Arm near Broughton on the edge of town. The wooden stumps (bottom left) are known as strapping posts, and were used to tie up boats.

Later on, the Waveney became limited to small pleasure boats, such as this rowing boat seen on a tranquil stretch of the river.

Many small craft, both working fishing boats and pleasure vessels, regularly experienced difficulties.

The steamer 'Swift', launched in 1900 as the then largest boat on the lake, sits at the end of the pier, whilst a cluster of yachts, possibly racing, passes between the boat station and

The fishing boat is drawn up on the beach, and in front of the boat a child makes sandcastles in the narrow strip of pebble-free sand. The caravan site is to the left.

The fishing boat is drawn up on the beach, and in front of the boat a child makes sandcastles in the narrow strip of pebble-free sand. The caravan site is to the left.

During the early part of the 20th century, the boat-building firm of Samuel Saunders took over Goring wharf.

In its heyday the parkland also contained a boating lake with boat house and summer houses and tea houses, all strategically placed for guests and members of the family to pause and take rest and

The two ferry boats, commissioned in 1894, were the 'Lady Quilter' and the 'Lady Beatrice'; they operated until 1931.

The river banks are still just as popular today, as is 'messing around in boats'. This boomed from the late 19th century onwards, as increased leisure time reached the lower middle classes.

A family group of children enjoy a boating trip on the River Leven at Newby Bridge, at the southern end of Windermere. This narrow and historic hump-backed bridge crosses the Leven below Windermere.

All is bustle as the boats are got ready for the day's activity. In the foreground a man rows his dinghy, and on the bank another prepares to board his boat, assisted by another man steadying it.

By the late 19th century the mackerel boat had developed into a two-masted fully decked craft up to 50ft in length.

Following the publication of Jerome K Jerome's book 'Three Men in a Boat', the pastime of 'messing about in boats' became very popular in Victorian and Edwardian times.

On the other side of the village is the famous Anderton Boat Lift, which was built in 1875 by E Leader Williams.

There is a slight current running as a larger sailing vessel, in the middle right-hand side, closes with a smaller rowing boat amidships.

The boats at Delph were 50ft long, 6ft 4in wide, 7ft beam and drew 2ft 10in when laden.

The building to the right has been smartened up since 1955, and now advertises itself as Foxton Boat Services, providing boat trips and hire. Today it has doubled in size.

In 1958, owing to increases in the amount of farm produce being transported from Caldey, steps were taken to improve the landing facility for boats.

Many were used as pleasure craft, but these were working boats, used as tugs and pilot boats.

Gardens slope down to the river, and thick canopies of trees at the water's edge keep the wind from the sails of boats.